Andrew Bacevich Quotes

Rejection would be a disaster for the U.S., but ratification alone will not end our problems in Iraq. Even if the constitution is ratified, the insurgents are not going to lay down their arms.

Andrew Bacevich

• Problem
• Constitution
• Rejection
• Disaster
• Insurgent

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• I have every single Ferrari that came out. I have all the Mercedes they came out with, all the Jaguars they came out with, all the Porsches they came out with.

  

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• A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value.

  

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  • Destroying

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• Rejection would be a disaster for the U.S., but ratification alone will not end our problems in Iraq. Even if the constitution is ratified, the insurgents are not going to lay down their arms.

  

  Andrew Bacevich
  • Problem
  • Constitution
  • Rejection